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Joined: 13 Dec 2010 / Female ♀ 		Last Post: 8 May 2011
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katmell   
8 May 2011
Genealogy / Paternal grandparents Feldman/Prochnak born 1879, married Waipahu, Hawaii 1899 [10]

Thanks for your reply. It is so frustrating. I know I must have relatives in Poland. Visiting the graveyards is a good idea, however, I hope to uncover more before I visit Krakow (optimistic?). I will re visit the Mormon site as my first time was not successful. I am waiting for some documents from INS as I do have a copy of my grandfathers Naturalization certificate. It is a start. It sometimes seems that they didn't exist as there are no records beyond the US. Good luck to you.
katmell   
15 Jan 2011
Genealogy / Paternal grandparents Feldman/Prochnak born 1879, married Waipahu, Hawaii 1899 [10]

I have a copy of my paternal grandparent's marriage certificate dated May 21st, 1899 in Waipahu, Hawaii. I know many Poles went to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations. I assume my grandparents were among them. They went to San Francisco after that. I think they were born in Krakow. My grandfather was Edward Feldman, born 7/10/1897. His parents were Anthony Feldman and Joanna Ostroski. My grandmother was Magdalena Roszko Prochnak, her parents were Vosyl Prochnak and Mary Ludwig. I would love to find out more about my grandparents as I am planning a trip to Krakow. I saw an archived mention of someone doing research on the sugar plantations and was wondering if anyone has a similar quest with some answers or a starting place to look. I've tried several sites but to no avail. Thanks

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info on Polish contract labor on Hawaiian sugar plantations, 1896-99

My grandparents were married in Waipahu, Hi in 1899. Waipahu had a sugar plantation, I am assuming they were among the contract laborers from Poland. My grandfather (Edward Feldman) I believe was born in Krakow, am not sure if my grandmother (Magdalena Roszko Prochnak) was from there or did they meet in Hawaii?. I am trying to research my family history in Poland. Any info would be much appreciated.